Budget

Louisiana's Medicaid costs are skyrocketing—and with potential federal cuts on the horizon, state officials are warning of major consequences for healthcare access.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A new WalletHub report details his year’s holiday spending trends and provides a city-by-city guide to help Louisiana residents manage their holiday budgets.

Here are some ideas to help you so you won't spend too much for Christmas.

LPSS announces a district-wide hiring freeze after key school board votes. Learn how the decision impacts schools, staff, and students across Lafayette Parish.

Louisiana's budgeting woes revealed in latest WalletHub report, ranking 49th out of 50 states.

Several Texas cities make the top ten for overspending on their vehicles. Can they make the payments?

The administration appears to want to avoid a showdown with the city and parish councils.

The latest in the battle between Lafayette's legislative and executive branches.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has released the state's new fiscal year budget and education, new bridges and infrastructure top the list.

The survey has found the Top 3 stores for the best overall prices on food and goods according to the online respondents.

One of the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida will be felt at the gas pump as fuel prices are expected to rise over the next several weeks.

By law, the city must operate on 50% of the most recently approved budget until a new one is passed.

The city could be operating on 50% of its current budget if a new budget isn't passed by September 1st.

Questions come as critics have claimed the Sheriff's Office has undue influence on the Guillory Administration.

The announcement comes along with the elimination of 37 positions within the Parks and Recreation department in Lafayette.

Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.

It took two sessions to pass what could have been done in one.

To rebalance this year's budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards is levying all of a $70 million spending reduction on the state health department and sparing Louisiana's public colleges.

Other changes to TOPS may occur during the upcoming legislative session that begins Sunday.